Installation Procedure

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NOTE: Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM INSPECTION NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

Install the left muffler.
Slide the muffler blade into the hanger.

Fig 1: Left Muffler
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Install a NEW exhaust muffler gasket.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the left side exhaust muffler bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the exhaust muffler bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

Fig 2: Left Side Exhaust Muffler Bolts
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Position the rear stabilizer shaft upwards.
Install the rear stabilizer shaft insulators and brackets.
Install the rear stabilizer shaft bracket bolts and nuts.
Tighten
- Tighten the rear stabilizer shaft bracket bolts to 65 N.m (49 lb ft).
- Tighten the rear stabilizer shaft bracket nuts to 95 N.m (70 lb ft).
Fig 3: Rear Stabilizer Shaft Bracket Bolts & Nuts
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